2019
Novel Protocol for Generating Physiologic Immunogenic Dendritic Cells.
Ventura A, Vassall A, Yurter A, Robinson E, Filler R, Hanlon D, Meeth K, Ezaldein H, Girardi M, Sobolev O, Bosenberg MW, Edelson RL. Novel Protocol for Generating Physiologic Immunogenic Dendritic Cells. Journal Of Visualized Experiments 2019 PMID: 31157760, DOI: 10.3791/59370.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCutaneous T-cell lymphomaDendritic cellsCellular vaccinesClinical efficacyAnti-tumor T cell immunityVivo anti-tumor responsesMonocyte-derived dendritic cellsTumor cellsSyngeneic mouse tumor modelsImmunogenic dendritic cellsAnti-cancer immunityT cell immunityAnti-tumor responseHuman dendritic cellsT-cell lymphomaAnti-tumor effectsKey mechanistic driversApoptotic tumor cellsMouse tumor modelsCell immunitySafety profileCancer immunotherapyCell lymphomaMouse modelBlood samples
2018
Extracorporeal Photochemotherapy Drives Monocyte-to-Dendritic Cell Maturation to Induce Anti-Cancer Immunity
Ventura A, Vassall A, Robinson E, Filler R, Hanlon D, Meeth K, Ezaldein H, Girardi M, Sobolev O, Bosenberg MW, Edelson RL. Extracorporeal Photochemotherapy Drives Monocyte-to-Dendritic Cell Maturation to Induce Anti-Cancer Immunity. Cancer Research 2018, 78: canres.0171.2018. PMID: 29764863, DOI: 10.1158/0008-5472.can-18-0171.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsT cellsT cell antitumor immunityTumor-specific T cellsTumor cellsEffective immunotherapeutic agentFavorable safety profileResponder T cellsDendritic cell differentiationTumor-challenged miceImmunogenic cell deathSelective antitumor effectApoptotic tumor cellsPotential therapeutic applicabilityProcessing/presentationAntimelanoma immunityHealthy DCsImmunogenic malignanciesAntitumor immunityCellular vaccinesImmunotherapeutic effectsAdditional malignanciesImmunotherapeutic agentsSafety profileCancer immunotherapyTumor antigens
2016
Induction of anti-tumor CD8 T cell responses by experimental ECP-induced human dendritic antigen presenting cells
Kibbi N, Sobolev O, Girardi M, Edelson RL. Induction of anti-tumor CD8 T cell responses by experimental ECP-induced human dendritic antigen presenting cells. Transfusion And Apheresis Science 2016, 55: 146-152. PMID: 27317354, DOI: 10.1016/j.transci.2016.06.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCD8 T cell responsesCutaneous T-cell lymphomaT cell responsesCell responsesCD8 T cell populationsMonocyte-derived DCsAnti-tumor immunityT cell populationsT-cell lymphomaAntigen presenting cellsClass I major histocompatibilityCentral mechanistic roleMelanoma-associated proteinImmunotherapeutic managementHost diseaseAllograft rejectionPresenting cellsDendritic antigenImmunologic reactionsCell lymphomaMalignant cloneMajor histocompatibilityPathogenic clonesCell populationsAntigen
2014
Integrin‐driven monocyte to dendritic cell conversion in modified extracorporeal photochemotherapy
Gonzalez AL, Berger CL, Remington J, Girardi M, Tigelaar RE, Edelson RL. Integrin‐driven monocyte to dendritic cell conversion in modified extracorporeal photochemotherapy. Clinical & Experimental Immunology 2014, 175: 449-457. PMID: 24188174, PMCID: PMC3927905, DOI: 10.1111/cei.12231.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCutaneous T-cell lymphomaDC differentiationHuman leucocyte antigen DDendritic antigen-presenting cellsPlasma proteinsAntigen-presenting cellsT-cell lymphomaECP efficacyHost diseaseClinical efficacySafety profileSelective immunizationCell lymphomaAntigen DCell treatmentMonocytesPhenotypic expressionEfficacyNovel mechanismECPDifferentiationCD83ImmunosuppressionCD86Fibronectin
2013
Induction of monocyte-to-dendritic cell maturation by extracorporeal photochemotherapy: Initiation via direct platelet signaling
Durazzo TS, Tigelaar RE, Filler R, Hayday A, Girardi M, Edelson RL. Induction of monocyte-to-dendritic cell maturation by extracorporeal photochemotherapy: Initiation via direct platelet signaling. Transfusion And Apheresis Science 2013, 50: 370-378. PMID: 24360371, PMCID: PMC4167725, DOI: 10.1016/j.transci.2013.11.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultBlood PlateletsCells, CulturedDendritic CellsFemaleHumansMaleMonocytesPhotopheresisPlatelet ActivationSignal TransductionConceptsCutaneous T-cell lymphomaExtracorporeal photochemotherapyDendritic cellsDendritic cell maturationT-cell lymphomaInduction of monocytesEvidence of inductionPost-capillary venulesDC maturationCell lymphomaClinical actionsCell maturationPlatelet signalingMonocytesPhotochemotherapyReceptor-ligand interactionsNovel mechanismInductionPhysiological inductionMaturationPrevious studiesLymphomaTherapyVenules
2010
Rapid generation of maturationally synchronized human dendritic cells: contribution to the clinical efficacy of extracorporeal photochemotherapy
Berger C, Hoffmann K, Vasquez JG, Mane S, Lewis J, Filler R, Lin A, Zhao H, Durazzo T, Baird A, Lin W, Foss F, Christensen I, Girardi M, Tigelaar R, Edelson R. Rapid generation of maturationally synchronized human dendritic cells: contribution to the clinical efficacy of extracorporeal photochemotherapy. Blood 2010, 116: 4838-4847. PMID: 20720185, PMCID: PMC3321745, DOI: 10.1182/blood-2009-11-256040.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAntigen PresentationCell DifferentiationCell SeparationDendritic CellsFlow CytometryGene ExpressionGraft vs Host DiseaseHumansImmunophenotypingIn Situ HybridizationLymphoma, T-Cell, CutaneousMonocytesOligonucleotide Array Sequence AnalysisPhotopheresisReverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain ReactionConceptsCutaneous T-cell lymphomaCostimulatory surface moleculesHuman dendritic cellsT-cell lymphomaDC differentiation pathwayAutoreactive disordersTherapeutic DCsDifferentiation pathwayHost diseaseDendritic cellsExtracorporeal photochemotherapyDistinctive molecular signaturesClinical efficacyOrgan rejectionCancer immunotherapyFunctional DCsEndogenous antigensNormal monocytesNormal subjectsClinical successCell differentiation pathwayLevel of expressionDisease statesMonocytesEnhanced expression
2008
Cutaneous T cell lymphoma: translating immunobiology into therapeutic opportunities.
Berger CL, Heald P, Girardi M, Edelson RL. Cutaneous T cell lymphoma: translating immunobiology into therapeutic opportunities. Giornale Italiano Di Dermatologia E Venereologia 2008, 143: 43-54. PMID: 18833050.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdrenal Cortex HormonesAnimalsAntibodies, MonoclonalAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsApoptosisBexaroteneClone CellsCytokinesDendritic CellsDiphtheria ToxinGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansImmunophenotypingInterleukin-2Lymphoma, T-Cell, CutaneousMiceNeoplastic Stem CellsPhotopheresisPUVA TherapyRecombinant Fusion ProteinsTetrahydronaphthalenesT-Lymphocyte SubsetsT-Lymphocytes, RegulatoryConceptsCutaneous T-cell lymphomaSheep red blood cellsT-cell lymphomaNew therapeutic approachesBasic science techniquesRed blood cellsClinical featuresTherapeutic optionsT lymphocytesCell lymphomaTherapeutic approachesClinical practiceImmune systemMalignant cellsTherapeutic opportunitiesBlood cellsPatientsImmunobiologyDiseaseMolecular demonstrationCurrent understandingCellsLymphomaLymphocytesImmunology
2006
Selection of the cutaneous intraepithelial γδ+ T cell repertoire by a thymic stromal determinant
Lewis JM, Girardi M, Roberts SJ, D Barbee S, Hayday AC, Tigelaar RE. Selection of the cutaneous intraepithelial γδ+ T cell repertoire by a thymic stromal determinant. Nature Immunology 2006, 7: 843-850. PMID: 16829962, DOI: 10.1038/ni1363.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsT cellsIntraepithelial lymphocytesT cell receptorMouse dendritic epidermal T-cellsOligoclonal T-cell receptorsDendritic epidermal T cellsEpidermal T cellsT cell repertoireT cell progenitorsCutaneous pathologyCell repertoireThymic stromaStromal determinantsLymphocyte repertoireCell receptorLymphocytesCell progenitorsHeritable defectsCellsIntraepithelialAgonistsMicePathologyPhysiological useStromaEnvironmentally Responsive and Reversible Regulation of Epidermal Barrier Function by γδ T Cells
Girardi M, Lewis JM, Filler RB, Hayday AC, Tigelaar RE. Environmentally Responsive and Reversible Regulation of Epidermal Barrier Function by γδ T Cells. Journal Of Investigative Dermatology 2006, 126: 808-814. PMID: 16439970, DOI: 10.1038/sj.jid.5700120.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDendritic epidermal T cellsT cellsGammadelta T cell-deficient miceLimited T cell receptor diversityT cell-deficient miceBarrier functionTCRdelta-/- miceT-cell receptor diversityEpidermal T cellsT cell compartmentΓδ T cellsBarrier function defectsEpidermal barrier functionTransepidermal water lossPathogen-specific antigensCutaneous inflammationCutaneous neoplasiaDeficient miceGammadelta cellsFunction defectsCutaneous physiologyFetal thymocytesEpidermal barrierHydration statusReceptor diversityImmunosurveillance and Immunoregulation by γδ T Cells
Girardi M. Immunosurveillance and Immunoregulation by γδ T Cells. Journal Of Investigative Dermatology 2006, 126: 25-31. PMID: 16417214, DOI: 10.1038/sj.jid.5700003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGammadelta T cellsT cell receptorT cellsGammadelta T-cell receptorΓδ T cellsCellular stressHuman diseasesAlphabeta heterodimersTCR diversityCutaneous functionImmunoregulatory activitySmall populationMutant miceEpithelial surfaceCellsHeterodimersVast majorityDiversityImmunosurveillanceImmunoregulationTransimmunization for cutaneous T cell lymphoma: A phase I study
Girardi M, Berger CL, Wilson LD, Christensen IR, Thompson KR, Glusac EJ, Edelson RL. Transimmunization for cutaneous T cell lymphoma: A phase I study. Leukemia & Lymphoma 2006, 47: 1495-1503. PMID: 16966259, DOI: 10.1080/10428190600581419.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCutaneous T-cell lymphomaT-cell lymphomaCTCL patientsCell lymphomaMalignant cellsCD8 T cell poolPhase I clinical studyT cell poolSignificant mean reductionElectron beam therapyInfiltrative lesionsClinical studiesDendritic antigenBlood monocytesTransimmunizationMean reductionTumor loadingPatientsMonoclonal antibodiesMalignant leukocytesMinimal toxicityBeam therapyPhase ICell poolVivo contact
2004
Advances in understanding the immunobiology and immunotherapy of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma.
Berger CL, Mariwalla K, Girardi M, Edelson RL. Advances in understanding the immunobiology and immunotherapy of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Advances In Dermatology 2004, 20: 217-35. PMID: 15544202.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2003
Anti‐inflammatory effects in the skin of thymosin‐β4 splice‐variants
Girardi M, Sherling MA, Filler RB, Shires J, Theodoridis E, Hayday AC, Tigelaar RE. Anti‐inflammatory effects in the skin of thymosin‐β4 splice‐variants. Immunology 2003, 109: 1-7. PMID: 12709011, PMCID: PMC1782938, DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2567.2003.01616.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDendritic epidermal T cellsContact dermatitisAnti-inflammatory effectsEpidermal T cellsAnti-inflammatory propertiesIrritant contact dermatitisAllergic contact dermatitisAnti-inflammatory activityT cell receptorNeutrophil infiltrationNeutrophilic infiltrationCutaneous inflammationLocal inflammationLymphoid tissueT cellsMurine skinCellular activationInflammationDermatitisThymosin β4SkinIELInfiltrationUnknown bioactivitiesGene expression
2002
Transimmunization, a novel approach for tumor immunotherapy
Berger CL, Hanlon D, Kanada D, Girardi M, Edelson RL. Transimmunization, a novel approach for tumor immunotherapy. Transfusion And Apheresis Science 2002, 26: 205-216. PMID: 12126207, DOI: 10.1016/s1473-0502(02)00014-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsDendritic CellsHumansImmunotherapyLeukapheresisLymphoma, T-Cell, CutaneousNeoplasmsPhotopheresisConceptsCutaneous T-cell lymphomaImmune responseTumor antigensPotent antigen presenting cellsAnti-tumor immune responseExtracorporeal photopheresis (ECP) treatmentDendritic cell immunotherapyT-cell lymphomaAntigen presenting cellsPeripheral blood monocytesApoptotic tumor cellsApoptotic CTCL cellsPhotopheresis treatmentRejection episodesHost diseaseOvernight incubation periodTumor epitopesImmature DCsCell immunotherapyTumor immunotherapyAutoimmune diseasesDC differentiationInflammatory cytokinesPresenting cellsCell lymphomaTransimmunization and the evolution of extracorporeal photochemotherapy
Girardi M, Schechner J, Glusac E, Berger C, Edelson R. Transimmunization and the evolution of extracorporeal photochemotherapy. Transfusion And Apheresis Science 2002, 26: 181-190. PMID: 12126204, DOI: 10.1016/s1473-0502(02)00011-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsDendritic CellsGraft vs Host DiseaseHumansImmunotherapyNeoplasmsPhotopheresisT-Lymphocytes, CytotoxicConceptsDC/T cell interactionExtracorporeal photopheresisT cell responsesT cell interactionsT cell receptorPotent T cell responsesSpecific T cell responsesCutaneous T-cell lymphomaT cell-mediated diseaseDendritic cell therapyT cell reactionsT-cell lymphomaOrgan transplant rejectionT-cell malignanciesExtracorporeal photochemotherapySelective immunotherapyTransplant rejectionImmune effectsImmune responsePatients' leukocytesCell malignanciesEffective antigenCell therapyFirst FDACancer cellsResident Skin-specific γδ T Cells Provide Local, Nonredundant Regulation of Cutaneous Inflammation
Girardi M, Lewis J, Glusac E, Filler RB, Geng L, Hayday AC, Tigelaar RE. Resident Skin-specific γδ T Cells Provide Local, Nonredundant Regulation of Cutaneous Inflammation. Journal Of Experimental Medicine 2002, 195: 855-867. PMID: 11927630, PMCID: PMC2193718, DOI: 10.1084/jem.20012000.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsT cell receptorEpidermal T cellsT cellsIrritant dermatitisGammadelta T-cell receptorT cell-mediated inflammationCell-mediated inflammationSystemic inflammatory reactionIrritant contact dermatitis reactionsΓδ T cellsGammadelta T cellsContact dermatitis reactionsCutaneous inflammationIEL subsetsChronic dermatitisFunctional impairmentInflammatory reactionDermatitis reactionsEpithelial interfaceCell subpopulationsCell receptorMiceMouse strainsDermatitisSingle autosomal recessive geneEfficient Tumor Antigen Loading of Dendritic Antigen Presenting Cells by Transimmunization
Girardi M, Berger C, Hanlon D, Edelson RL. Efficient Tumor Antigen Loading of Dendritic Antigen Presenting Cells by Transimmunization. Technology In Cancer Research & Treatment 2002, 1: 65-69. PMID: 12614179, DOI: 10.1177/153303460200100109.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCutaneous T-cell lymphomaMalignant T cellsT cellsTumor antigen loadingAnti-tumor immunityManagement of patientsT-cell lymphomaAntigen presenting cellsDendritic cell differentiationDendritic cellsSelective immunotherapyPresenting cellsOnly FDATumor antigensCell lymphomaAntigen loadingTumor cellsKey cellular eventsTransimmunizationImmunotherapyPatientsCancerRecent findingsEfficient phagocytosisCells
2001
Extracorporeal Photochemoimmunotherapy in Cutaneous T Cell Lymphomas
KNOBLER R, GIRARDI M. Extracorporeal Photochemoimmunotherapy in Cutaneous T Cell Lymphomas. Annals Of The New York Academy Of Sciences 2001, 941: 123-138. PMID: 11594566, DOI: 10.1111/j.1749-6632.2001.tb03716.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCutaneous T-cell lymphomaT cell clonesAutoreactive T cell clonesT-cell lymphomaCell clonesCell lymphomaDisease-causing T cellsPathogenic T cell clonesT cell-mediated disordersClass I Major Histocompatibility Complex PresentationClonotypic T cell receptorCell-mediated disordersTumor-specific antigensMajor histocompatibility complex presentationT cell receptorTypes of cancerUnique antigenic determinantsECP efficacyHost diseaseAllograft rejectionConversion of monocytesSelective immunotherapyClinical trialsFunctional DCsDendritic antigen
1995
α β and γ δ T cells can share a late common precursor
Dudley E, Girardi M, Owen M, Hayday A. α β and γ δ T cells can share a late common precursor. Current Biology 1995, 5: 659-669. PMID: 7552177, DOI: 10.1016/s0960-9822(95)00131-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsBase SequenceCell DifferentiationDendritic CellsDNA NucleotidyltransferasesGene Rearrangement, T-LymphocyteHematopoiesisHematopoietic Stem CellsMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMolecular Sequence DataPolymerase Chain ReactionPolymorphism, Restriction Fragment LengthReceptors, Antigen, T-Cell, alpha-betaReceptors, Antigen, T-Cell, gamma-deltaStochastic ProcessesT-Lymphocyte SubsetsVDJ RecombinasesConceptsDelta geneSuccessful rearrangementLineage-determining factorsT cell receptorGene rearrangement processTCR-alpha gene rearrangementsAlpha gene rearrangementsTCR beta locusVertebrate developmentTCR delta geneAlpha betaSeparate lineagesTCR delta locusProductive rearrangementsDelta gene segmentsDelta locusBeta locusPolypeptide chainIndividual thymocytesGenesGamma geneT cell differentiationGene segmentsFragment length polymorphism techniqueCommon precursor